Fragrance comparison

Gueule de Bois vs Solstitium

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

Gueule de Bois

Versatile Paris

4.09194 votes

Rank #9,280 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Solstitium

INSPIRITU

5.001 votes

Rank #54,135 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solstitium takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gueule de Bois
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Solstitium
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gueule de Bois1/3

Solstitium2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Solstitium
Sillage & projection: Solstitium
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gueule de Bois

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Gueule de BoisVersatile Paris

SolstitiumINSPIRITU

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

194 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySolstitium

SillageSolstitium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rum84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

vanilla70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RumCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

AmyrisRose OxideDamasconeAldehydes

Base

Guaiac WoodIncenseSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoLicoriceCoumarinAmber

Top

Palo SantoLavenderjuniper berryTarragonPink Pepper

Heart

CedarAmyrisPatchouliSandalwood

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaIncense

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Amyris, Guaiac Wood and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex69

Women9

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,280

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#54,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGueule de BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gueule de Bois by Versatile Paris bottles the sweet, messy aftermath of a wild night. This perfume oil relies on a rich splash of rum and warm cinnamon to mimic the dizzying warmth of a hangover. It settles quickly into a dry, woody skin scent that feels cozy during cold winter nights, blending dark tobacco with cozy …

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Solstitium by INSPIRITU opens with a sharp, resinous burst of Palo Santo and juniper berry that feels grounded and crisp. As it warms, this woody aromatic scent shifts into a smooth, incense-heavy base, making it a distinct choice for cooler autumn days. It offers a meditative profile for those who enjoy forest-inspir…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gueule de Bois or Solstitium?

Solstitium takes 2 of 3 categories. Gueule de Bois is rated 4.09/5 from 194 votes; Solstitium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gueule de Bois for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Solstitium for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gueule de Bois or Solstitium?

They last about the same: Solstitium 60/100, Gueule de Bois 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gueule de Bois or Solstitium?

Solstitium projects furthest (Solstitium 50/100, Gueule de Bois 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gueule de Bois and Solstitium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Amyris, Guaiac Wood and Incense.

Is Gueule de Bois or Solstitium better for summer or winter?

Solstitium suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gueule de Bois and Solstitium?

Gueule de Bois has top notes of Rum, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amyris, Rose Oxide, Damascone and Aldehydes, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Solstitium has top notes of Palo Santo, Lavender, juniper berry and Tarragon, heart notes of Cedar, Amyris, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.